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As part of your orthodontic treatment plan, your orthodontist may recommend surgery. This can range from simple things such as having your wisdom teeth removed through to having jaw surgery should you have a large jaw discrepancy that is not able to be corrected with braces alone. If this is (...)
Orthodontist vs Dentist – what is the difference? While both dentists and orthodontists work hand in hand to improve overall dental health, there is a difference in the area of specialisation. Dentists specialise in treating and preventing oral health issues such as tooth decay and gum diseases. You should see (...)
Whether you’re an adult looking to undergo orthodontic treatment or you are seeking an orthodontist to assess and treat your child, finding the right professional to work with is critical. The orthodontic journey can span years and should see you emerge at the end with a beaming smile that sets (...)
As two of the major players in the general field of dentistry, the main ethos of dentists and orthodontists is to improve your oral health and create, care for and maintain a great smile. Often, we work together, with our services complementing each other as part of a wider commitment (...)
Over the years we’ve treated thousands of patients at Norwest Orthodontics, and we’ve been heartened not only by the excellent orthodontic results, but also by the positive way people reflect on their experience at our practice. We firmly believe our role is to treat people, not just teeth. So, here’s (...)
Like any area of healthcare, a good orthodontic experience involves understanding your options, knowing what’s involved, and establishing open communication with the team who will be handling your care. At its heart this “discovery phase” is about creating a relationship of trust that allows you to rest assured the orthodontic (...)
Achieving the perfect smile isn’t just about straightening teeth, it also involves ensuring the jaw and bite align correctly to enable effective chewing, prevent teeth wear and to maintain oral health into the future. Ensuring these factors come together during braces’ treatment involves the skill and foresight of your orthodontist, (...)
Every now and then accidents can and do happen while wearing braces. Whether it’s due to a sporting mishap or eating the wrong foods, occasionally a bracket can detach from the tooth or the arch wire may slip from the bracket. Although these incidents are rare, they will need to (...)
While dentists and orthodontists both have a focus on oral care and teeth, the expertise they bring to the table and the specialties they offer are vastly different. Meanwhile, they’re not the only two types of professionals working in the field of oral care. The field of dentistry is filled (...)
Over the course of treatment, chances are you will spend a fair bit of time at your orthodontist, getting to know the team and using the practice facilities. At Norwest Orthodontics, we believe that experience should be friendly, welcoming and enjoyable, while taking up only a minimal amount of your (...)
